Air New Zealand Boeing 777-219ER ZK-OKA operated NZ8 Auckland – San Francisco today, however the return NZ7 has been delayed overnight. It is not clear whether this is due to a crew or a technical issue.

Air New Zealand Boeing 747-419 ZK-NBV operated yesterday’s delayed NZ8 Auckland – San Francisco this morning as NZ8A. On arrival at San Francisco the aircraft turned immediately to operate NZ7 San Francisco – Auckland, however this operated San Francisco – Honolulu – Auckland due to a medical issue.

Following the fuel tank issue discovered yesterday, Air New Zealand Boeing 747-475 ZK-SUH departed San Francisco today operating yesterday’s delayed NZ7 San Francisco – Auckland. The centre fuel tank could not be used and the aircraft therefore operated via Honolulu for fuel. However as the Honolulu stop would put crew out of hours before reaching Auckland, a further stop is scheduled at Nadi for a crew change.

Air New Zealand Boeing 777-319ER ZK-OKO, which has been under maintenance at Auckland since 18th November, was unveiled today wearing a special “Smaug” livery for the upcoming release of the movie The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. The aircraft then returned to service as NZ6 Auckland – Los Angeles.